DECOR

Inside, the entrance was covered with orange flowers and decorated with letter decals to spell out the event's official name, PRE.

The cocktail reception took place in the rotunda. Two lounge areas had lamp shades bearing the colorful, horizontal streaks that decorate the facade of the "Fast Forward ... Inventing the Future" exhibition.

Venetian masks and gold lamps decorated tables in the V.I.P. area, located in the Henry N. R. Jackman Lounge.

When Lanvin opened its New York flagship store on Madison Avenue in 2010, the fashion house threw a colorful bash that drew decor ideas from artistic director Alber Elbaz's whimsical sketches. Outside, producers covered the facade with an oversize drawing and framed it with hundreds of colorful balloons.

Zagat's "30 Under 30" series honors young talent in the culinary industry, and an event to celebrate Chicago's winners took place at Nellcote on March 25. Shiraz Events produced the sleek affair, which had a marquee-style "Z" to honor the host brand.

Much like the drink straws, pink neon signs directed guests to the different rooms of the party.

Following the screening, guests headed upstairs to the open-air flight deck, where illuminated spheres and potted trees lined the pathway to the party space.